Live Arena (formerly called DirecTV Arena due to sponsorship reasons) is a multipurpose indoor arena located in the town of Tortuguitas in Buenos Aires, Argentina. It was inaugurated on 31 October 2015 with a concert by Sting.
In February 2018, the company ALG Sports announced the sale to Ogden Argentina, a group led by IRSA.
History The arena was inaugurated as "DirecTV Arena", which was built through a system of assembly, having capacity for 13,500 seats. For its size and its curved roof structure it is ideal for musical shows, but it can also host matches of tennis or basketball. The agreement signed by ALG with DirecTV is for five years, but with the intention to renew then, explained Matthias Lynch, CEO of ALG. The ground of 11 hectares on which develops the ALG center is leased to Chilean Errazuriz group, at an estimated value of US$1.5 per square meter. The satellite television company brings a sponsorship sum and also make cash outlays in various productions that will stage the new complex. As to the shows that are known to be held in the Arena DirecTV, they are: Sting, Luis Miguel and others.DirecTV try his luck in the world of indoor stadiums
According to promise strategic partners, the new giant has amenities for both spectators and artists, including a floor area of 10,000 square meters, three meeting rooms and press room, nine areas of baths, 20 dining venues, a full 12 dressing rooms, five-door access, elevator, modular stage and 20 exclusive boxes, among others.
For its size, this stadium was third in size in Latin America, behind Movistar Arena of Santiago, Chile, and Mexico City Arena, Mexico. This type of venues have specific spaces for the development of various shows. They consist of an indoor space, high technology and capacity to accommodate large numbers of spectators. Between the best known internationally Arenas: the Madison Square Garden, in New York; The O2, in London; Bercy Arena, in Paris, and Amsterdam Arena, among others. The DirecTV Arena will work within the ALG Center, located at kilometer 35 of the Pan American Av.
DirecTV remained as a sponsor until 2020.Así es el nuevo mega estadio para recitales: se puede bajar del auto y bailar by Pablo Hecker on Cronista.com, 17 Feb 2021
Following a period of refurbishment, it reopened in March 2025 with a concert by the band The Offspring.
Entertainment The arena was used for more than just sporting events, with musical acts, family productions and many other events. Entertainment events at DirecTV Arena Date(s) Artist(s) Event(s) 2015 October 31 Sting November 14 Axel 2016 February 11 Chayanne February 20 La Beriso March 24 Ricky Martin One World Tour March 26 Il Volo Grande Amore Tour April 1 Marco Antonio Solís April 17 Marc Anthony Marc Anthony Live! June 11 Eros Ramazzotti Perfetto World Tour June 26 Fifth Harmony 7/27 Tour October 29 Ricky Martin One World Tour November 19 Los Nocheros November 26 Piñón Fijo December 3 December 11 Maluma Pretty Boy, Dirty Boy World Tour2017 May 3 10,000 Maniacs June 2 Valeria Lynch July 5 Ariana Grande Dangerous Woman Tour September 21 CeeLo Green September 28 Incubus 8 South America Tour November 25Ricardo ArjonaCirco Soledad November 26 November 29 November 30 December 12018 March 14 Liam Gallagher As You Were Tour May 23 Harry Styles Harry Styles: Live on Tour July 15 Got7 World Tour: Eyes On You 2018 September 8No Te Va GustarSuenan Las Alarmas October 20Camila Cabello Never Be The Same Tour
See also List of indoor arenas in Argentina
References
External links Official website